Wednesday’s Card: Tri-fold Shutter Owl Party!

I saw my first tri-fold shutter card a few weeks ago at Alesia’s house (she is my Stampin’ Up! upline). I thought it was so cool! Well, I went home and searched the web for this fantastic and creative idea. I found out that I have been out to lunch on this one… this concept has been out for a long time and there are tons of examples out there. I found this blog entry (from 2 years ago!) with the measurements and decided to go with it. Creating the base card was actually quite easy. Getting the card all decorated with a theme was what took me so long!

This month is my sister’s birthday, so if anyone deserves a card like this, it’s her. Do you seriously want to know the real amount of time it took me to make this card? Let’s just say that this is the longest video I have ever posted. This card took longer than the pop-ups. I think part of the reason is because I decided to make the first one on video, so I had no practice and no plan. I’m really happy with the way it turned out though – I wanted it to be very festive and colorful. I think she’ll like it!

I decided to create a montage of Norah Jones songs to span the video – I always get a lot of good feedback when I use her songs. Her voice is incredible!

Here are the measurements I used:

Score a sheet of 5.5″ x 12″ sheet of paper at 2″, 4″, 8″, and 10″.

Measure 1.5″ from the top and from the bottom. Cut across the card at this point from the 2″ score to the 10″ score.

Totally worth the long video. I love what you did here. Great card.
I only found your blog this week and I’ve been watching lots of video’s. I like what you do and make. I put your blog among my favorites.
Eveline.

Oh Darlene I can’t say enough wonderful things about this card. It just makes me happy, and it is not even my card!!! You did awesome girl!!! You’re sister will love it I am sure. I would if I were the one receiving it!

Maria

Hi Darlene! I am from Sydney Australia and discovered your blog a couple of weeks ago. Your cards and videos are spectacular! I love, love , love your work. You are an inspiration. Keep up the fabulous work you do.
Kind regards
Maria

Denise

This card is So Fun! I made my first tri-fold card a month ago and love making them. I just ordered the two-step owl, an oval punch and a bunch of cardsock,inks lol my order was $315 I am so excited to get it. I am now wishing I had ordered the woodgrain background I second guessed myself I didn’t think I’d get much use of it. Thank-you for posting your Beautiful cards they’re so inspiring.

Joan Van Leeuwen

Wow, what a cute card. I’ve gotten the directions previous, but never attempted one. My grandson’s 4th birthday is in a few weeks–I think this would be a great chance to give one a try. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m going to subscribe to your site for more ideas. Thanks for the time you take!!

This is Perfection in a Card! I love your blog and your videos are an inspiration each and every one – but I LOVE the videos that show you in the creative process of planning – like this one. You try this and that, you make your decision and there you have it! I love watching this process and it makes me smile every time. I love detail and this card has it as well as being so colorful and happy. It is very time consuming but so worth the effort! I love this card!

janet brown

Really love this card. My boss and I are born on the same day in November and she just loves owls. I really want to make this card. I couldn’t see the measurement when you were scoring the card is there some way you could post these. I would be truly grateful…thanks again for a great card.

Lee Perkins

An impressive share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a coworker who was doing a little homework on this. And he actually bought me dinner due to the fact that I discovered it for him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thank YOU for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending the time to talk about this issue here on your blog.

Mateena

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